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Olos Family History

Olos Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oros, Klos, Clos, Glos, Oles, Los, Olmos, Olds, Kos, Low

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Where is the Olos family from?

You can see how Olos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olos family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Olos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Olos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olos census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Olos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Olos. For the veterans among your Olos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olos lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Olos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Olos in 1975 was 97, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olos ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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